Recent content by mattbetts

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    Managed Ecommerce

    Actually had a good look and seems pretty good... nothing like being over confident ;-)
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    starting again

    I would be very careful about prepacks and reopening..
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    Interested in starting up a van hire company

    Couldnt agree more with Dave
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    I want to run a cafe business

    My wife is planning to do exactly this - and interestingly she has worked out about the same kind of startup costs - about 50k will get you a) a premises, b) an operating company and c) equipment and installation. The rest will account for your marketing budget. We have been looking for little...
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    Using "How are you?" in cold calling - good or bad?

    ha ha! i know what you mean. Bring on the weekend!
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    Bailiffs question

    Agree with other posters - Tools of trade are the things you USE to be able to trade - stock is SOLD. Good luck!
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    Anyone fancy Speed Networking in Bristol?

    Definately would get involved if you do another! What a fantastic idea. M
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    Does your online reputation matter to you?

    Hiya - I have been involved in offering a service to 'cleanse' online presences - its very simple and can, in a business world, make a huge difference. Cheers
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    Mums Mission!

    Hey sounds great - gonna have a look at your site and see how i can help - i run an online marketing company. Cheers!
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    101 Tips to Improve Your Web Presence

    Very sound advice - this person knows their stuff! Impressive and very generous to share!
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    Mac or PC for your mum ?

    Ah this is easy - APPLE MAC! My mum has been using a PC for ever - she is now 65, and is getting fed up with windows. I however have always been a mac lover - so i let her use my new macbookpro for a month. She absolutely LOVES it and doesnt look back. I recommend MAC all the way. Its simpler...
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    Recycling Mobile phones for cash

    You know that they make their money from removing 40% of the components and selling them on to be installed in newer models? Amazingly some of the components in your brand new Nokia have been in 4 or 5 nokias before! Recycling rules.
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    Anyone want to get involved with an online marketing company

    i would love to get involved in working closely with a charity - and making them more seen through the web. Any ideas??
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    How can a UK company go into liquidation? what happens to the outstanding debts and a

    The company i worked for ripped off the inland revenue - for £400k - didnt pay employees tax or vat for 12 months, Popped the company then re-opened 1 day later. Incredible - must be a way to stop this happening.
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    Business insurance! help!

    Anyone know of any good Uk business insurance companies - i.e. for Public Liability etc? One of my clients is asking and does outdoor activities and i think it falls in a different category than the business that I am in personally... Any advice is appreciated!